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Foschi addresses how Costa will restore confidence in cruising

Following the Costa Concordia tragedy, what will Costa Crociere do to restore the public’s confidence in cruising?

Anne Kalosh, Editor, Seatrade Cruise News & Senior Associate Editor, Seatrade Cruise Review

January 16, 2012

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Chairman and ceo Pier Luigi Foschi said a range of offers to entice people to sail are being considered. He also listed Costa’s reputation and its more than 60-year track record, its quality product and the strength of its management team as important factors.

And, significantly, Costa has more than 1m loyalty club members, ‘a good base’ to help get through this difficult time, Foschi said.

‘I’m sure Costa will emerge as strong as it was before the incident,’ he added.

About the Author

Anne Kalosh

Editor, Seatrade Cruise News & Senior Associate Editor, Seatrade Cruise Review

Anne Kalosh covers global stories, reporting both breaking and in-depth news on cruising's significant people, places, ships and trends. A sought-after expert on cruising, she has moderated conferences around the world, including the high-profile State of the Industry panel at Seatrade Cruise Global. She created and led the acclaimed itinerary-planning case study for Seatrade's cruise master classes held at Cambridge and Oxford universities. She has been the cruise columnist for AFAR.com, and her freelance stories have appeared in a wide range of publications, from The New York Times to The Miami Herald.

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